Finding the Third Proportional to 127,293 and 274,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,293 and 274,260 is: 590,908.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,293 : 274,260 = 274,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,293/274,260 = 274,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,293x = 274,260 × 274,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,293x = 75,218,547,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,218,547,600/127,293 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 590,908.75
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